Rear Window Defroster - BMW SERIE 3 SEDAN 2001 Manual

Wiper/Washer system
Cleaning headlamps *
When the vehicle's lighting system is
switched on, the headlamps will also be
cleaned every fifth time cleaning wind-
shield 5 is activated.
Do not use the washers if there
is any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield. If you do so,
your vision could be obscured. Use an
antifreeze agent. Refer to page 138.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty. If you do so, the washer
pump could be damaged.<
Windshield washer jets
The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.

Rear window defroster

The illustration shows the button set-up
for vehicles equipped with automatic
climate control. For other layouts, refer
to page 92.
*
To activate
Press the button: as long as the indi-
cator lamp remains on, the rear window
defroster continues at high-output
(rapid thaw).
After the indicator lamp goes out, the
defroster continues operating at
reduced power for a limited period
before deactivating automatically.
To deactivate
Press the button if the indicator lamp is
on.
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